CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA. Seattle Chapter - American Singles Golf Association April 2016

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1 CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Seattle Chapter - American Singles Golf Association April 2016 Letter From the President Hi Golfers, The sun will be shining soon; I can just feel it coming. I'm so sure I plan to put in my garden this weekend. I hope many of you went to the golf show. They did not seem to have as many freebees as in the past but still enough to keep us busy this spring. Many of our events are planned as casual events this year. In most cases that will mean that you will get a lot less lead time in hearing about upcoming events. That is because many courses will not let us book tee times until two weeks, or sometimes even one week, out. I encourage all of you to get involved with the planning of golf events. If you want to play a certain course, let s make it happen. Keep an eye out because golf events are coming, whether you plan them or not. See you on the links, ~Ben Watson A Day in the Life of Golf Lessons Get a Grip One of the first things to atrophy over the winter is grip pressure. Injuries can happen if fingers and wrists have not been swinging golf clubs repeatedly. You will know this has happened if a 7-iron feels heavy at first and you feel a need to grip tightly. Set simple and attainable goals. Choose a club you won t miss if you forget to return it to your golf bag. Set it in the hallway to the kitchen or den. Every time you walk down the hall, your toll is to pick up the club and practice your grip. Gently grip the club for about 10 seconds, and then slowly increase the pressure. If muscles are tight, you are gripping too hard. You will not only work strength and flexibility back into your hands and wrists, but you will develop an awareness of proper grip pressure. ~Chris Aoki, Golf Professional Chris Aoki is a PGA Teaching Professional in Mukilteo who welcomes students of all skill levels. Her golf programs include private lessons, group instruction and golf schools at her indoor studio. Contact her by at Chris@ChrisAokiGolf.com or by calling (425) February saw a lot of travel by Seattle ASGA members. Several of us ventured to for fun in the sun! I want to extend an enormous Thank You to Ursula Johnson. She not only opened her home for me to stay while I was there but also spent many hours organizing tee times, negotiating rates and making sure everyone was kept informed on what was happening, along with directions to the right place at the right time. Ursula is a member of Bermuda Dunes (where the Bob Hope Classic was played) and was able to book tee times at a great rate for us. It is a beautifully manicured course, which was awesome to play. Ursula also graciously hosted a wonderful post-golf buffet at her home on the 15 th fairway, which everyone enjoyed immensely despite the political debates! Members attending were Ben Watson, Cassie Jacobson, Lynn Johnson, Karen Kohler, Bruce Benard, Andi Hudson, Carletta Barnes, Kathy Hutton, Carole Leslie, Mary Yax and George Weller. Also attending were Sheryl Eaton and Ron from the chapter and Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events): 's Primm Valley Weekend - April 15-17, Details of this event at Reunion in Pinehurst - Memorial Day Weekend - Friday, May 27- Monday, May 30, Sponsored by ASGA National. Full event details are at Event - ASGA Denver's Rocky Mountain High - Fairways to Heaven - Aug 12-15, Details posted and out to you in Spring, 2016 ASGA in Spain - September 17-28, Visit Madrid, Toledo, Marbella and Seville. 11 nights / 12 days. Play Valderrama as an optional round. Details and a list of who's coming at Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: or GOLFMATE Regular Meeting Date: SECOND TUESDAY of each month Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 Meeting Location: Noble Court Our Website: seattle.singlesgolf.com (See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left or go to Singles Golf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.

2 Seattle Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President Ben Watson Vice President Marcy Tufarolo Chairman of the Board Lynn Johnson Golf Chairperson Rick Frodsham Handicap Chair John Sweeney Social Chairperson TBD Membership Chairperson Mary Yax Penny Freedman Communications Chairperson Cassie Jacobson Secretary Sandy L Allier sandylallier@aol.com Treasurer Carletta Barnes Sunny_one1@comcast.net Newsletter Editor Cheryl Howlet cdhowlett@comcast.net Coordinator Patricia Bonner pat.bonner@comcast.net Ursula s friends Nancy and Elka. (I apologize if I forgot anyone). We played Cimarron and Woodhaven courses, too both awesome. Kudos to Ursula for a great job! Also staying in Palm Springs with Mary Yax were Pat Bonner, Pat Walsh and Rick Frodsham. I did get to play one round with the Pats before they left and saw Rick briefly before he left, only because he missed his plane, which is another story altogether. Mary made a tee time for us at the Vineyard, which was a fun and challenging course as it was the first time I had picked up a stick since October and it was very hot that day. I did manage a sandy par on a Par 3, but that s all I can say for that round! Mary Yax, Carole Leslie, Pat Bonner, Pat Walsh and I visited the PGA compound where there are several courses, and then met Sheryl Eaton for lunch at Arnold Palmer s restaurant. Terrific photos of Arnie covering his career appear all over the restaurant. We only missed seeing him by 15 hours as he had been there for dinner the night before. Dang! It was a terrific time in mainly due to Ursula s and Mary s hospitality. Thanks to you both, we will all have great memories to savor in our lifetime. ~Carletta Barnes See Pictures on following page. Nearly 100 ASGA members have signed up to go to Spain in Details of this trip at SinglesGolf.com/Spain2016 That website will also have a list of all members who are currently signed-up and paid / paying. About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Larry Bash - 04/09 Penny Freedman - 05/04 Cheryl Howlett - 04/20 Cassie Jacobson - 04/19 Lynn Johnson - 04/19 Florence Solt - 04/19 Robert Strom - 04/01 Jack Toker - 05/05 Patricia Walsh - 04/08 George Weller - 04/03 Carol Whelan - 05/14 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Stuart Boyd - 04/30/2016 Nancy Carmen - 04/30/2016 Susan Mayon - 04/30/2016 Florence Solt - 04/30/2016 John Sweeney - 04/30/2016 Marcy Tufarolo - 04/30/2016 These members recently renewed: Larry Bash Bruce Benard Tab Bronson Bill Culverwell Rick Frodsham Sandra L'Allier Carole Leslie Terry Mead Susan Medjo Steve Mills Guy Richards Robert Strom Janet Swanson Jack Toker These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Alan Gray - 02/29/2016 To renew your dues today, go to Singles- Golf.com/renew If you wish to renew over the phone, call , M-F, 9-2 Eastern Time. Our chapter currently has 55 members.

3 Mary, Carole and the Pats at the PGA Resort in front of George Bush, Bill Clinton, Bob Hope and Gerald Ford Sheryl Eaton, Mary Yax, Pat Bonner, Carletta Barnes, Pat Walsh and Carole Leslie having lunch at Arnold Palmer's Carletta Barnes, Andi Hudson, Ursula Johnson and Cassie Jacobson at Vicky's restaurant for a great Happy Hour of music and dancing after golf (Also attending: Ben Watson, Bruce Benard and Linda Wells [a past member of ASGA])

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5 SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone (M-F, 9-2pm Eastern) Event Website: SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst Resort Website: Pinehurst.com Resort Phone: See SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst for complete details, updates, etc. Standard Package Includes (see Check Appropriate Pkg below for prices) 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) Pinehurst No s. 3 & 6 3 nights lodging at Pinehurst Resort (Fri/Sat/Sun nights) (see details below) 6 food functions: 1 cocktail party (hors d oeuvres; 2 drink tickets if you register by April 15), 3 lavish breakfasts at The Carolina, 1 cookout and 1 awards banquet DJ dancing on 1st and 3rd nights, welcoming gift and golf competition prizes. Includes all resort service fees & taxes. Resort services include on-site transportation, bicycles, afternoon tea, practice putting, driving range and more. Add l. Nights: If you come early or stay late, add l. nights, which includes the buffet breakfast, are $198 to room alone and $119 / person if dbl. occ., regardless of hotel or inn. Taxes & resort service fees are included in these rates. (Roommate must stay or your must pay single occ. rate of $198/night.) See Pinehurst.com for details on room types. You may stay up to 3 nights early or 3 late at these rates. GOLF: You ll play Pinehurst No. 3 & No. 6. Package play dates are Sat. & Sun., May, You choose to play your own ball both days or play Scramble* on Sat. and Shamble* on Sun. Scoring: Two best net balls of foursome. Opt. Day-of -Arrival Golf at Pinehurst No. 2 (1:00-1:20pm) and No. 1 (1:30pm) and Day-of- Departure Golf on Mem. Day Monday at Tobacco Road GC (9:00am shotgun). NOTE: This is a REUNION EVENT where former members, married or not, may attend for TOTAL COST + 5%. Otherwise, you must be a member to attend. To join ASGA, call or go online at SinglesGolf.com/join. CANCELLATION: There is a 25% cancellation fee on or prior to 04/27/16. Absolutely NO refunds after 4/27/16. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member. See event website for cancellation policy, terms & conditions. CONFIRMATION: A letter or confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days after registering, you must call us. NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME (Indicate city if no chapter name.) ADDR CTY ST ZIP Handicap/Avg.Score HOME PH ( ) WORK/CELL PH ( ) CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (Resort has shuttles to transport you between hotels, courses, etc. Details at SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst) ( ) $ STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $ STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $ ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $ ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $89.00 OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF FRIDAY AT PINEHURST NO. 1 (1:30pm modified shotgun) ( ) $ OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF ON THE U.S. OPEN COURSE, FRIDAY AT PINEHURST NO. 2, Tee times: 1:00-1:20pm ( ) $99.00 OPT. DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF SUN. AT TOBACCO ROAD (9:00am shotgun) - Includes Sack Lunch INDICATE YOUR PLAY FORMAT HERE: ( ) PLAY MY OWN BALL BOTH DAYS ( ) SCRAMBLE DAY ONE + SHAMBLE* DAY TWO My roommate will be (We ll assign a same-sex roommate if you prefer. Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotels are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability. Villas available ONLY if your group fills 4 contiguous rooms. Pairings request for one golf event:. (Golf partner must play same format as you re playing. Confirm with them.) I AM REMITTING: $ for the package indicated above + $ for add l. nights ($198 single / $119. dbl. occ). Incl. B fast. Indicate dates (before/after) of add l. nights: + $ Optional golf on Pinehurst No. 2 (2014 U.S. Open Course) on Friday. Tee times 1-1:20pm. $ $ Optional Day-of-Arrival golf on Pinehurst No. 1 on Friday. Shotgun at 1:30pm. $89 + $ Optional Day-of-Departure golf on Monday at Tobacco Road GC (Includes sack lunch) $99 + $ Mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of your 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on opt. rounds.) + $ 50/50 Raffle Tickets (put $20 in this space if you want twenty-five (25) 50/50 raffle tickets. (20 for event) + $ I m a former mbr. and I am adding 5% to all of the above. ( ) I m still single ( ) I m married & my spouse is also registering = $ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check No. - Make Check** Payable to ASGA, Inc. See Mailing Address Below.) PAY BY CREDIT CARD: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA or the Pinehurst Resort to charge / debit my account number below for the TOTAL AMOUNT indicated above on this form. A 3% credit card processing fee will be added to the TOTAL AMOUNT shown above if using a credit / debit card. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature OTHERWISE, MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. AND MAIL TO: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr., #107, Matthews, NC QUESTIONS? TOM ALSOP at Tom@SinglesGolf.com OR CALL or GOLFMATE * A shamble format calls for all team members to drive their own ball, then select best ball placement and play your own ball until holed out on each hole. A scramble is also known as a captain s choice. ** There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See for complete details of policy and events ASGA, Inc.

6 Madrid Seville Costa del Sol Spain is now the Number One Golf Destination in Europe according to Conde Naste travel magazine. September is prime golfing season! And Valderrama* is positioned as the Number One golf course in all of continental Europe. Join 80+ ASGA members in September and find out why. We have travel packages for members rooming by themselves or with another member. We also provide an installment payment plan to make it easy on your budget. Packages include dinners, breakfasts, four rounds of golf and much more. Group ground transportation included. Air travel not included. For full details, including package costs, go to SinglesGolf.com/Spain This event is proudly sponsored by the National Office of the American Singles Golf Association - Celebrating our 24th year Sign-Up for this Event Today! Cost & Details at: or register over the phone at from 9:00am to 1:45pm, M-F, Eastern Time Zone * Valderrama is an optional round. We are limited with the number of tee times we ve been allocated at Valderrama. To see a list of ASGA members who have already signed-up, see next page.

7 WHO'S COMING ON THE SPAIN TRIP? This page lists all ASGA members who are actually signed-up (and paid/paying) for this event. When you sign-up, you give us permission to post your name on this list for other members (and the public) to see. If you do not wish your name posted, please notify us at the time you register (or at any other time) and your name will not be included on this list. Note: This may not be a complete list. Some members have asked that their name not appear on this public list. This list is updated as of March 3, Jack Aernecke Albany Charlie Cunningham Roger Wilson Seattle Helene Chapados Albany Terry McFarland Jim Kane SE Michigan Gary O'Brien Albany Florrie Redick Grace Maiorca Southwest, FL Kathleen Patterson Albany Laura Bastianelli LA-Orange County Myrtle Muntz Southwest, FL Hank Parish Asheville Edel Kraft LA-Orange County MaryAnn Perry Southwest, FL Sophie Devine Baltimore Tom Connolly North Jersey Sherry Lapine Tampa Bay Scott Rapson Bay Area Rich Levy Palm Beach County Linka Rayburn The Hills, TX Laura Strohecker Central Mass Ellen Puglisi Palm Beach County Bryce Buuck Tom Alsop Charlotte Barbara Anderson Michael Daugherty Kathleen Burns Sherry Carr Pamela Gross Linda Ciprella Sally Cramer John Holmes Lyn Dickinson Eloise Cutler Bill Hurst Kay Gillespie Carrie Duncan Diana Swenhall Ed Horak Jane Egelhoff Mary Westcott Debi Stanton John Leary Debby Anderson Tucson Greg Mieczynski Addy Walker Gail Campbell Tucson Scott Wilson Linda Walter Bill Neal Tucson Tom Haley Cincinnati Sandy Bradley Philadelphia BJ Barger Janet Burnside Cleveland Rita Pisano Philadelphia Deborah Bowden Lynn Kobelt Denver Marchella Damassa Marlene Hammond Nadine Lange Denver Dawn Duquaine Kathie Hiatt Thomas Kulm Denver Bob Mourad Mary Rapson Richard Bachrach Edina, MN Anita Jo Mullins Leesa Weiss Judy Biernat Hartford Ann Peck Shirley Zaetz Patricia Sullivan Hartford Linda White Sue Crisp Wilmington, NC Jerry Godkin Houston Jolly Erickson Pinehurst Herb Noakes Fred Feldaverd Carol Marsh Bernie Connelly Charlie Cunningham Houston Indianapolis Indianapolis Linda Davis Ellen Nicholson Stan Vickers Christine Russo Deb Seese Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Savannah Savannah To add your name to this list, visit the event website first, then call from 9:00am to 1:45pm, M-F, Eastern Time Zone. SinglesGolf.com/Spain is the site with complete details.

8 TM Call Us Toll Free Fax This Toll Free Mail This To Us Online (SinglesGolf.com/join) Note: Meetings & locations may vary. Upon joining, you will receive a monthly newsletter telling you about monthly meetings, outings, etc. If you have any questions, contact your local chapter leader or call GOLFMATE ( ). Please complete information box at right. MONTH & DAY BORN YOUR USGA HANDICAP or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $ for two years (includes free ASGA logo d shirt when joining for two years!) and can be paid by check or credit card. Credit card users: JOIN BY PHONE: or FAX COMPLETED FORM to Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. No shipping charge if ASGA shirt ordered with application. PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW) I AM JOINING / RENEWING THE CHAPTER. REFERRED BY NAME ADDR: ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP HOME ( ) WORK/CELL ( ) EMPL. BY POSITION ( ) AVAILABLE FOR WEEKDAY GOLF ( ) WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR CHAPTER Golf can be a dangerous sport. Accidents can occur by you or another party striking a golf ball, by a golf cart turning over, or simply falling down steps. PLEASE TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTION when playing in ASGA events. Chapters and individuals running golf tournaments are not professionals but are volunteers, and therefore, you must assume additional responsibility for your own safety. Please abide by the safety rules posted inside your golf cart, at the golf course, as well as the official website of the United States Golf Association ( If you have a safety concern, please bring it to the attention of the person(s) running an event, your chapter president or golf course management personnel. LEGAL STUFF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the undersigned Applicant (hereinafter referred to as Releasor ), in consideration of being permitted to participate in golf activities organized or sponsored by ASGA, Inc., d/b/a American Singles Golf Association, a Delaware Corporation, or its affiliate chapters in the United States and Canada, (the Releasees ) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged, hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives agree to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and not to sue Releasees and/or Releasee s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and on account of any and all past, present, and future claims, debts, causes of action, damages, personal injuries, wrongful deaths, property loss, and property damage (including attorney s fees and costs relative thereto), whether due or not, direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, latent or patent, known or unknown, which in any way concern or relate to any act or omission of Releasees. Except in the event of any gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against Releasees for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by me in relation to the premises and operations of the golf course, including riding on golf carts or playing the game of golf. I am aware that participation in and/or observance of the golf activities and/or other activities sponsored by Releasees is or may be an inherently dangerous activity and may have health-related risks, and agree that I am voluntarily participating in and/or observing such activities with full knowledge of all dangers and risks involved. In addition, I hereby expressly assume all risks of injury, death, property loss, property damage, and other loss and damage which my occur relative to the participation in and/or observance of such activities. I understand and agree that this Release includes any and all claims based on the past, present and future ordinary negligence, action, and/or inaction of Releasees and/or Releasee s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates. I acknowledge that I have read this Release, have been fully and completely advised of the potential dangers incidental and inherent to the participation in and/or observance of the activities organized and/or sponsored by Releasees, and am fully aware of the legal consequences of signing the Application Form acknowledging this Release. I agree that this Release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of my residency, and that if any portion of this Release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full force and effect. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Membership in the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) becomes effective upon receipt of dues and is valid for the period of time requested as indicated on the application form, subject to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I am 21 years or older, single (i.e. never married OR divorced OR legally separated OR widowed), and have read and accept, as a condition of joining, the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK shown above. I understand that dues are non-refundable and are subject to change. I agree that all rosters, membership lists, addresses, or any other information provided to him/her as a result of their membership in ASGA are the property of ASGA and shall not be used for any purpose other than ASGA. I understand that the information provided on the Application for Membership may be reproduced on the chapter s roster and distributed to other ASGA members and published on otherwise, I will note on the Application Form (in the comments section) for certain info not to be published. * OPT-OUT CLAUSE: I understand that I may, at any time, request any information not be reprinted, reproduced or distributed, such as home phone, address, etc. in or on any newsletter, roster, website, etc. Such request to be sent to info@singlesgolf.com. ASGA may not be held liable for inadvertent publishing of opt-out information. AGREEMENT TO POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL CHAPTER: I agree to abide by the ASGA Policies as outlined in as well as my local chapter s bylaws and policies. For questions or more information, call ASGA at GOLFMATE ( )., 9-2, M-F, Eastern Time. DUES - 24 Months - $158 (includes free ASGA logo d shirt - Most Popular!) DUES (Join for 3 years, 4th year free - $237 (incl. free shirt - best value) DUES - 12 Months + ASGA logo d golf shirt - $109 (includes shipping) DUES - 12 Months - $79 If a shirt is included with your order indicate ( ) Male ( ) Female Size: Check Paid To ASGA, Inc. Enclosed TOTAL $ By submitting this form and pursuant payment, applicant agree to the Terms, Condition and Release ( Legal Stuff ) as set forth on the left side of this page. Please charge my card indicated below ow: VISA MASTER CARD AMEX DISCOVER No. Exp. By signing below this box, I authorize ASGA, Inc. to charge the card indicated. Signature Date Credit Card Users Can Join By Calling Join By Fax: Fax to (toll free) MAIL TO: ASGA, Inc., P. O. Box 848, Pineville, NC SinglesGolf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc. Rev. 07/10/ ASGA, Inc.

9 The Seattle Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association WANTS YOU! We re 3,000 members in 75 cities and we re ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN! So if you re single (i.e. divorced, widowed, legally separated or never married) and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you re invited to inquire about membership by calling the American Singles Golf Association directly at (1-TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE) or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com